Is the Canon EOS T5 a good starter camera for a teenager?

Jackie L.
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Shopper conversation with Jackie L. on July 11, 2016

Jackie L.
Hi! I'm Jackie! How are you? I would love to answer any lens/camera questions you have.
Hi Jackie... My daughter wants a nice camera... I really do not know anything about photography but my daughter is really into it... She is turning 12... Is there any camera you suggest???
Jackie L.
The Canon T5 is a great starter camera. It is easy to use, good image and video, and a good price. It comes with one lens to get started or there are optional bundles listed on the site as well.
I would go with this bundle
since it has everything she needs to get started
Free 7-10 day shipping
In the camera, would the memory card already be in or would we have to buy one? if we were just going to buy a camera
Jackie L.
Only if you get a bundle. Otherwise you would need to purchase the memory card separately. It does come in the bundle however.
How expensive is the memory card usually?
Jackie L.
here is a decent card for 19.95
How many pictures can it hold?
Jackie L.
about 1000 or more
wow thats alot
Jackie L.
Yes
16gb is a lot of memory
but standard for a card these days
I use 64gb cards personally
How expensive is that
Jackie L.
Usually around 50.00
Do you think it would be worth getting a 64gb
Jackie L.
Not really, I shoot pro, so I shoot a lot. 16gb is good for your daughter
and she can download the images onto here computer or tablet as well
ok thanks Also my daughter only wants a camera... Could you please show me good cameras for less than $500
Jackie L.
there are several in this link and all are good cameras
the two lens bundles are a good deal as the bundle saves on lenses
All in your price range
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Canon EOS Rebel T5 DSLR Camera w/EF-S 18-55mm ISII Lens & Premium Bundle ......... wwould you reecommend this bundle?
Jackie L.
Yes it is a very good bundle